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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 839.75 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 839.75 and 549.75 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 839.75 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/839.75 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 839.75 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 461,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,653.94/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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